Air Atlanta Icelandic is to operate a converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter on behalf of cargo company Hungary Airlines.
The twinjet – converted by Israel Aerospace Industries as a 777-300ERSF – is being supplied to Hong Kong-based lessor Fly Meta.
Fly Meta emerged as a customer for the 777-300ERSF in early 2023 when Irish lessor AerCap disclosed that it would provide four of the cargo jets to the company.
AerCap is a partner of IAI on the freighter conversion programme. It states that it delivered the first 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta on 21 November.
While Fly Meta had originally been set to receive four of the aircraft, AerCap indicates that it will supply three – with the second and third set to arrive respectively in the second and fourth quarters of 2026.
Fly Meta already operates converted 747-400 freighter aircraft, and has been considering acquisition of converted Airbus A330-300 freighters.
Chief Helen Chen says the 777-300ERSF is a “major step forward” for the lessor’s widebody freighter strategy.
“This aircraft will significantly strengthen our cargo corridor and further expand our ability to serve global e-commerce, express and speciality cargo markets,” she adds.
The 777s will be operated under a crew, maintenance and insurance by Air Atlanta Icelandic, flying on behalf of Hungary Airlines.
Hungary Airlines was established as an air freight carrier in 2021 although the company has undergone a number of name changes.
